Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379099

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: May 07, 2024
Date notes: Exact date from photo
Submitted by: johnmark.lowry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted on Blue Mistflower - conoclinium coelestinum
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: I think this is B. communis and not oileus (BAMONA taxonomy is a little out of date on these checkered skippers; I know the genus is now Pyrgus). JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Dallas County